Christine, please thank your dad for me for his dedication and sacrifices
made during his service duty.
I need to plug knee replacements here, given that he's seen a doctor about
knee issues.
I had 2 total knee replacements a few years back and it has made all the
difference for me. Arthritis issues with the knees finally got to where the
pain became very bad, even with pills & rubs. It finally got to where I had
to do something about it. I had them done on separate occasions and would
recommend the same for anyone. The pain/recovery from the operations was
well worth it as I am totally without pain/issues. I believe with out the
replacements, I'd probably be in a wheel chair.
HTH
He looks like a much younger man than his age.
Kenneth Waller
http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller
----- Original Message -----
From: "Christine Aguila" <[email protected]>
Subject: PAW--Week 35--Dad at 81
Hi Everyone: My dad turned 81 today. As you can see from the picture,
he's aging quite gracefully--and he's active as if he was 60. He's a
retired 8th grade science teacher, and he's retired military, having
served in Korea, then as a reservist for 31 years. He was a paratrooper
as a Green Beret and also earned Canadian jump wings during his military
career. A few months ago he went to the doctor because his knees have
been really bothering him. At one point his doctor asked, "Now, Charles,
how many jumps have you made in your career?" When my dad said about 60+,
the doctor said, "Well, no wonder your knees are bothering you at this
age! Sheesh!"
It's so hard to think of my dad as 81. He just hasn't changed much to my
mind: he still tells his funny stories, he's always chauffeuring various
offspring and grand kids about town, and he and my mom still sneak off to
downtown hotels for get-away weekends--in fact, I was informed tonight
that they are "going away" in a few weeks to one of their favorite hotels
on the south side of Chicago near Hyde Park. Go, Dad! Cheers, Christine
http://aguilapaw.posterous.com
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